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The Beatles hold my torch for being the single most influential band, both in music history and for myself. Growing up, I listened to a lot of classic rock, and The Beatles have always stood out among the other fantastic bands from that time. As a younger fan, being born a few decades after their... The post “The Beatles Anthology” Delivers Nostalgia to Old
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For many College of DuPage (COD) students, getting to class has become more expensive. Rising gas prices and transportation costs have forced some commuters to cut back on spending, adjust their schedules and reconsider how they balance school, work and everyday expenses. As more students feel the financial pressure, COD officials say demand for transportati
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It’s no secret that many recent popular TV shows have left behind subpar final episodes. Modern shows tend to build rapport with fans over years, then fumble the finale, forever staining their legacy. The question remains, though: why has this become such a common issue in the streaming landscape? At the core of this issue... The post Why Do So Many Modern T
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For College of DuPage (COD) philosophy Professor Leslie Wolf, teaching has never been about simply delivering lectures or helping students pass exams. Instead, it is about exploring ideas, asking difficult questions and helping students discover new ways of understanding the world—and themselves. “I love texts and ideas. I love students, and I love sha
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Whether it’s student loans, scholarships or grants, many College of DuPage (COD) students rely on financial assistance to attend school. According to College Tuition Compare, in 2025 alone over 6,500 students attending COD benefitted from financial aid – totaling 28% of the undergraduate student body – which collectively received over $50 million. And
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The College of DuPage’s (COD’s) Field Studies and Study Abroad program is entering a new chapter under the leadership of Susan “Sue” Kerby, who became manager of Field and Experiential Learning, Study Abroad and Global Education in July. The program provides students with opportunities to earn academic credit while learning outside the traditional classroom,
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Homer’s “The Odyssey” is a true classic; one of the oldest surviving stories, a paragon of the hero’s journey and a touchstone for Western literature. The epic poem originally spanned over 12,000 lines of text throughout 24 books, now condensed into a nearly three-hour film with a $250 million budget. Experiencing the film in theaters... The post “The Odysse
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“Yesteryear,” the debut novel of author Caro Claire Burke, skillfully plays into both the humor and the tragedy of the tradwife influencer trapped in a world she helped construct. The book was released in April 2026 and immediately topped the New York Times Best Sellers List. A movie adaptation starring Anne Hathaway is also already... The post “Yesteryear”
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Introducing herself in her new role, Sue Kerby, succeeded the late Maren McKellin as manager of Field Studies, Study Abroad and Global Education. McKellin, a longtime COD administrator, died unexpectedly in May after more than 30 years at the college. Kerby also addressed support for classified staff currently negotiating a new labor contract. Kerby said...
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College of DuPage education professor Shannon Delgado publicly confirmed at the June 25 Board of Trustees meeting that she was the faculty member placed on involuntary paid administrative leave earlier this year, calling on administration to apologize for what she described as a failure of due process. According to Delgado, she was originally placed on... Th
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